I am in a railroad town.
The first tracks here were laid by a railroad that was headquartered at one Market st.
Mainlines radiate out from here in four directions, Three of which lead to famous grades.
This place is named after a past railroad president.
There is a big yard here.
Most trains change crews here, but not all do.
There is a beautifully restored depot here.
Where am I ???[8D]
(I think I’m watching too much jeapordy lately)
Sacremento CA?
No it’s not Sacramento
Is it Roseville?(He asks hopefully)
It’s not Roseville.
Both are good guesses though
I would say SF but I do not know how 4 mainlines can go out from their in 4 different directions. [:o)]
No , It’s not SF.
Here is another hint.
I am in a desert.
Stockton?
Barstow. (Sort of a trick question…an SP-affiliate laid the tracks from Needles to Barstow (Atlantic & Pacific?) but the Barstow himself was with the Santa Fe
I have been in Barstow several times & traveled it from end to end & do not recollect seeing a Market St[:)]
I want to guess West Colton, but I don’t think there’s a Market Street there.
I’ve been to Colton also & cannot recollect a Market St. How about Omaha. Anybody know if they have a Market St? [:o)]
The railroad was headquartered at 1 Market Street. There is not necessaraly a Market Street in this town.
GOTTA BE THE SUFFERING PACIFIC!! and LA
Brad
i was thinking davis as well after that.
Brad
San Francisco?
Forget about San Francisco.
The only other place that may be close to there might be Oakland.
Sorry I took so long my computer crashed.
MP57313 is the winner !!!
SP built the first line through Barstow to Needles to intercept the A&P a SF predecesser.
They later traded it to ATSF for a line to Mexico.
The 4 routes are:
BNSF to mojave-Bakersfield…Tehachappi
BNSF / UP to San Bernadino…Cajon
BNSF to Needles (transcon)
UP to Las Vegas-Salt Lake City…Cima Hill
Barstow was named after William Barstow Strong
Good job.
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A question I used to pose for railfans was "Name a railroad that has the same name as an airport? Can’t use that question now anymore.
Thanks; I’ll start a new thread (when I think of a place). MP